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The Fray

Sickness incredulously slipped the noose
wormed its way past healthy constitutions
and lodged spear like into Adams’ rib

Tenaciously Life held back 
marshalling the frontline
lymphocytes funneled nutrients
from Mother’s soup
into the societal fray.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009




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Date: 2/26/2009 6:34:00 PM
Love it. Lush description and symbolism.
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Date: 2/22/2009 8:52:00 AM
I read this again (after explanation) and it is perfectly clear now. Thank you for sharing this cleverly written lovely! Love ya, Robin
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Date: 2/20/2009 10:51:00 AM
The words are put together beautifully but I'm not sure I get this, Deb. Feel lost in the woods (My brain is movin' on the slow side this morning.) :) Loe and hugs, Robin
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